Divine Dialogues | The Fall of Paganism in Ancient Greece
Explore the fall of ancient Greek religion and the rise of Christianity in this talk and tour celebrating 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods'.
Time & Location
30 Aug 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Event Details
In celebration of Rituals: Gifts for the Gods, join Hellenic Museum presenter Tom Harris for an insightful talk and tour exploring the decline, legacy and suppression of ancient "pagan" beliefs.
The rise of Christianity is possibly one of the most significant developments of Western history, and yet the nature of traditional ancient beliefs, and how they came to be abandoned, remains ambiguous. This is a story of political upheaval, the psychology of belief, and the formative years of the Christian church—enriched by an exhibition which serves as a vivid pathway to exploring the traditions that once defined ancient civilisation.
Event Details
40-minute talk followed by self-paced access to Rituals: Gifts for the Gods, where the presenter will be available for questions and discussion
Tickets include general entry to explore remaining galleries before or after the session
No prior knowledge is needed, only curiosity and an interest in the ancient world
Hellenic Museum Members, login to access discounted tickets
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This event is part of Divine Dialogues, a series of talks and tours in celebration of Rituals: Gifts for the Gods. Other sessions include:
Rituals: Gifts for the Gods is proudly presented by the Hellenic Museum in partnership with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, and is now showing until late 2025. Generously supported by the Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance Program and the Victorian State Government.